La Trappe Quadrupel Oak Aged Batch #18

BATCH 18 (blended in October 2014) was distributed as follows:

Type in BATCH
Moscatel 50%
Brandy 17%
Oloroso 16,5%
New Oak High Toast 16,5%
In terms of basis, this Oak Aged Batch 18 is the smaller brother of Batch 17, and as such it has a copper-brown colour and a mixture of muscatel and Quadrupel aromas. In addition to the obvious presence of grapes, one also clearly recognises date and vanilla flavours. This batch has more of a smoky flavour, as newly burnt wood was used. The wood tannins however, are less prominent. As a result, the aromas are softer and creamier, giving the consumer a complex yet highly accessible flavour.

Characteristics of muscatel: fruity: orange blossom, honey, light orange, raisin; flowery: rose, geranium, lily; spicy: tobacco leave, cider, clove. Show Less